Labour Codes and Human Rights

Labour Codes and Human
Rights

Performance

In every country where TD operates, we support and respect the
protection of human rights, adhering to and in many cases exceeding
all applicable labour laws and standards addressing issues such as
equal pay, hours of work and child labour.
We also voluntarily support international proclamations about human
rights, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

We have developed our own policies, guidelines and procedures to
protect and promote human rights throughout our operations. For
example:

Our Harassment, Discrimination and Violence in the Workplace
Policy articulates our commitment to providing a work environment
free from any form of harassment and unlawful discrimination, where
every employee, customer, client, independent contractor and third
party is treated with dignity and respect.

Diversity is a strategic business initiative. Our objective is
to be an inclusive bank – one that understands, honours
and values the diversity of customers, employees and the
communities in which we live and work. Our mission is to have a
unique and inclusive employee culture.

TD educates employees on relevant human rights issues through
various communications and learning programs, including diversity
and inclusion training. A central corporate group within TD also
advises our HR practitioners on human rights issues, and our
commitment to human rights is reflected in business decisions
ranging from the suppliers we choose to the investments we
make.

Respecting Employee Rights

When it comes to employee-management relations, we adhere to the
highest standards and work to create a positive working environment
where employees don’t feel the need for third-party
representation. We prefer to work directly with employees; however,
we respect their right to choose third-party representation.

TD General Insurance has a long-established bargaining unit of
330 employees, or 0.40% of our total employee population,
represented by the Teamsters at one of our Montreal locations. This
is the only bargaining unit within TD globally. Formal agreements
with the union cover a wide range of topics such as workplace
health and safety and vacation issues.

Respecting Human Rights

2010

2009

2008

Substantiated complaints or incidents alleging
discrimination

0

0

0

Complaints of incidents involving violations of indigenous
rights

0

0

0

Operations identified in which the right to exercise freedom of
association and collective bargaining may be at significant
risk

0

0

0

Operations identified as having significant risk for incidents
of child labour

0

0

0

Operations identified as having significant risk for incidents
of forced or compulsory labour